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Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton
Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

  • TV sketch show
  • CBBC / BBC One
  • 2009 - 2025
  • 154 episodes (11 series)

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series. Stars Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas and more.

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Video clips

Phiendish Pharaohs: Pharaoh's Paradise

This Phiendish Pharaohs song is all about their reign in Ancient Egypt.

Thomas Edison song

Thomas Edison sings Smells Like A Phonograph.

Terrible Transport: Taking Off

This Terrible Transport song is all about all the different types of transport created by humans.

Ridiculous Rules: Hard Cops Life

This Ridiculous Rules song is all about cops and their attempts to stop pick-pocketing.

Terrifying Tower of London song

A song taking us through the history of The Tower of London prison.

Mozart explains what opera is

Join Mozart and his friends as he explains what opera is.

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